Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · 1d

Happening this week!

globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · 2d

Join us for our next First Fridays #OpenScience discussion on 10 October 2025 at 12:00 UTC featuring Michele Avissar-Whiting of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute for her talk on “Rethinking scholarly publishing in the age of preprints and AI”.
Register: globalyoungacademy.net/open-science...

Open Science

The GYA is organising Open Science First Fridays – a series of discussions on current topics impacting Open Science, ranging from ChatGPT to Open Science policies on every first Friday of the month.

globalyoungacademy.net

Reposted

DORA @dorassessment.bsky.social · 2d

‼️ Global call 🌍 DORA is seeking new Steering Committee members! We especially welcome applications from Africa, Asia, and Latin America/Caribbean.
Help shape the future of responsible research assessment.
Submit your self-nomination by October 31: forms.gle/rqjCBeFbPHak...

11 4

globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · 2d

Join us for our next First Fridays #OpenScience discussion on 10 October 2025 at 12:00 UTC featuring Michele Avissar-Whiting of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute for her talk on “Rethinking scholarly publishing in the age of preprints and AI”.
Register: globalyoungacademy.net/open-science...

Open Science

The GYA is organising Open Science First Fridays – a series of discussions on current topics impacting Open Science, ranging from ChatGPT to Open Science policies on every first Friday of the month.

globalyoungacademy.net

1 1

globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · 6d

Join us for our next First Fridays #OpenScience discussion on 10 October 2025 at 12:00 UTC featuring Michele Avissar-Whiting, Editor in Chief of Research Square for her talk on “Rethinking scholarly publishing in the age of preprints and AI”.
globalyoungacademy.net/open-science-first-fridays/

Open Science

The GYA is organising Open Science First Fridays – a series of discussions on current topics impacting Open Science, ranging from ChatGPT to Open Science policies on every first Friday of the month.

globalyoungacademy.net

Reposted

International Science Council (ISC) @sciencecouncil.bsky.social · 7d

New ISC blog: Is #FreedomOfSpeech in #universities under threat?

In this blog, Robert French, argues that universities have a duty to enable responsible discussion and rational debate: https://council.science/blog/universities-freedom-of-speech/

#FreedomOfExpression #AcademicFreedom #CFRS

Universities, freedom of speech, and freedom and responsibility in science - International Science Council

In this blog, Robert French explores the limits of lawful expression, the role of universities in resisting intolerance, and why the scientific community must help uphold public debate.

council.science

2 1

Reposted

International Science Council (ISC) @sciencecouncil.bsky.social · 20d

🎙️ How can early- & mid-career researchers shape careers in science policy & diplomacy?

The 2nd episode of the"Scientific Careers in a Changing World" #podcast is out now: council.science/podcasts/nav...

#ScienceCareers #EMCR #ScienceDiplomacy #SciencePolicy

2 2

globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · 13d

📢 Released today! 📢
The joint Position Statement from the GYA and the Indian National Young Academy of Science (INYAS) underscores our commitment to foster shared scientific knowledge and technological progress.
Read more here:
globalyoungacademy.net/gya-inyas-po...

The GYA and INYAS release Position Statement from the 2025 International Conference of Young Scientists “Confluence of Visionaries: Empowering Science for Global Change.” - Global Young Academy

The GYA and INYAS release Position Statement from the 2025 International Conference of Young Scientists “Confluence of Visionaries: Empowering Science for Global Change.” -

globalyoungacademy.net

1 1

Reposted

Clare Stainthorp @claregs.bsky.social · 16d

Check out this new podcast for ECRs - I’m proud to have been one of the guests on episode 3, where we talk about the importance of networks and mentors, and where to find them!

Episode 3 - Two heads are better than one: Networking and mentors in academia. Screenshot of podcast page banner with photo of three women (including me) in green tops smiling and talking in a relaxed podcast studio.

1 11 27

Reposted

DORA @dorassessment.bsky.social · 15d

🔛 We're co-creating a Practical Guide for Responsible Research Assessment (RRA) for Research Funding Organizations, in partnership with the Global Research Council RRA Working Group and @scienceeurope.org !
📘 Learn more about the guide and our co-creation meetings 👉 sfdora.org/2025/09/23/p...

Co-creating a Practical Guide for Research Funding Organizations | DORA

Our Funders Group Q3 meetings focused on special co-creation sessions focused on a new resource: “A Practical Guide for Implementing RRA for Research Funding Organizations”.

sfdora.org

5 14

Reposted

Die Junge Akademie @jungeakademie.bsky.social · 21d

📣 Schon angemeldet? Im Rahmen der „Irritieren Sie mich“-Reihe spricht Medienwissenschaftler Bernhard Pörksen mit Peter-André Alt über die Rolle der Medien in einer verunsicherten Öffentlichkeit.📽️📰
📍 rbb Dachlounge
👉 Anmeldung: www.wuebben-stiftung-wissenschaft.org/event/bernha...

Wübben Stiftung Wissenschaft @w-s-w.org · Aug 7

🟢🟢🟢 Please Irritate Me! Between outrage & insight
📅 Sep. 25, 2025
How can we have a respectful dialog in times of polarization & disinformation? What do we need to usher in a new culture of constructive debate? Media studies professor Bernhard Pörksen will be our next guest.
👉 tinyurl.com/ycxuere3

An impression of the COVID-19 protest in Berlin in November 2020, which was organized by the Querdenken (“lateral thinking”) movement. Despite a ban on demonstrations, several thousand protesters took part, most of them without face masks over their mouths and noses, and in defiance of social distancing rules.
Credits: picture alliance / SULUPRESS.DE | Vladimir Menck/SULUPRESS.DE

1 3

Reposted

Nationale Akademie der Wissenschaften Leopoldina @leopoldina.org · 21d

🎉🎬 @zeynepakata.bsky.social erhält den diesjährigen „ZukunftsWissen“-Preis von Leopoldina & Commerzbank-Stiftung. Die Informatikerin @tum.de und Helmholtz_Munich spricht über ihre Forschung zur erklärbaren #KI. Zum Video auf YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqIH...

„ZukunftsWissen“-Preis 2025 | Die Preisträgerin Zeynep Akata im Interview

YouTube video by Nationale Akademie der Wissenschaften Leopoldina

www.youtube.com

1 3 7

Reposted

Leila Niamir @leilaniamir.bsky.social · 21d

📢 Experts on cities & climate change wanted!
The @ipcc.bsky.social report on #cities & #climatechange is looking for reviewers to review the first draft. This is your chance to shape global knowledge and action on cities and climate resilience!
Interested? 👉 www.tinyurl.com/srcities
#IPCC #SRCities

IPCC @ipcc.bsky.social · 21d

📣 PRESS RELEASE

Registration for experts interested in serving as Expert Reviewers and providing scientific comments on the First Order Draft of the Special Report on Climate Change and Cities is now open!

Registration closes 30 Nov 2025.

Read more 🔗 www.ipcc.ch/2025/09/17/p...

2 3

Reposted

International Science Council (ISC) @sciencecouncil.bsky.social · 27d

🎙️ #Podcast: How can early- and mid-career researchers shape meaningful careers in a fast-changing world? Find out in our new podcast series in partnership with Nature.

🎧 Listen to the first episode here: council.science/podcasts/pod...

3 6

globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · 23d

Today's the day to finalize your application for GYA membership - deadline is 18:00 UTC!
globalyoungacademy.net/call-for-new...

globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · 26d

Weekend plans?
If you haven't applied yet or if you've started your application process and need to finalize it, here's a reminder that the deadline to apply is 15 Sept.

globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · Jul 16

🚀 Shape the Future of Global Science & Society 🌐
The GYA is seeking exceptional #ECRs, scientists & scholars
✨ Collaborate across disciplines
🌱 Drive science-informed policy
🤝 Connect with leaders worldwide
🗓️ Learn more & apply by 15 September 2025
globalyoungacademy.net/call-for-new-members

globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · 27d

If you missed this month's #OpenScience First Fridays talk on peer evaluation for #ECRs, the recording is available here:
youtu.be/v2cf75BZi7g

GYA Open Science First Fridays 5 September

YouTube video by Global Young Academy

youtu.be

globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · 29d

Deadline to apply for GYA membership is 15 Sept!
globalyoungacademy.net/call-for-new...

1

globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · Sep 5

Happening now - do join us!

globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · Aug 28

This month’s #OpenScience First Fridays event on 5 September is titled “What Early Career Researchers Need to Know about Open Publishing and Peer Evaluation”, featuring Katie Corker, Executive Director of ASAPbio.
Register in advance: leopoldina-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · Sep 5

Happening now - do register and join us!

globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · Aug 28

This month’s #OpenScience First Fridays event on 5 September is titled “What Early Career Researchers Need to Know about Open Publishing and Peer Evaluation”, featuring Katie Corker, Executive Director of ASAPbio.
Register in advance: leopoldina-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · Sep 5

globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · Aug 28

This month’s #OpenScience First Fridays event on 5 September is titled “What Early Career Researchers Need to Know about Open Publishing and Peer Evaluation”, featuring Katie Corker, Executive Director of ASAPbio.
Register in advance: leopoldina-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · Sep 5

Happening today - do register and join us!

globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · Aug 28

This month’s #OpenScience First Fridays event on 5 September is titled “What Early Career Researchers Need to Know about Open Publishing and Peer Evaluation”, featuring Katie Corker, Executive Director of ASAPbio.
Register in advance: leopoldina-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · Sep 5

In 2025 we are marking our 15th anniversary—a milestone that celebrates a decade and a half of empowering young scientists and fostering international scientific collaboration.
Read more about our 15 years here: globalyoungacademy.net/celebrating-...

Celebrating 15 Years of the Global Young Academy: A Voice for Young Scientists Worldwide - Global Young Academy

Celebrating 15 Years of the Global Young Academy: A Voice for Young Scientists Worldwide -

globalyoungacademy.net

globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happening tomorrow - do register and join us!

globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · Aug 28

This month’s #OpenScience First Fridays event on 5 September is titled “What Early Career Researchers Need to Know about Open Publishing and Peer Evaluation”, featuring Katie Corker, Executive Director of ASAPbio.
Register in advance: leopoldina-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Reposted

Piyush Kumar, PhD @piyushkaviraj.com · Sep 1

Thank you for sharing @globalyacademy.bsky.social
Those interested in contributing to science and society, advance their leadership skills and take initiatives in fields like science #advocacy, #policy and #diplomacy, #GYA is a great platform. The call for membership is still open for 2026.

globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · Sep 1

What's it actually like to be a member of the GYA?
Read about the transformative experiences of 2025 new member Piyush Kumar during the #GYAGM2025IND and GYA Scientific Leadership Programme!
tinyurl.com/chezhuke

GYA member Piyush Kumar reflects on the GYA Annual General Meeting and Science Leadership Workshop - Global Young Academy

GYA member Piyush Kumar reflects on the GYA Annual General Meeting and Science Leadership Workshop -

tinyurl.com

1 1

globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · Sep 3

Happening this Friday - do register and join us!

globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · Aug 28

This month’s #OpenScience First Fridays event on 5 September is titled “What Early Career Researchers Need to Know about Open Publishing and Peer Evaluation”, featuring Katie Corker, Executive Director of ASAPbio.
Register in advance: leopoldina-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...